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Associate Director, Planning, Data & Insights

Getting Hired, Foster City, California, United States, 94420

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Overview At Gilead, we’re creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we’ve tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer – working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the world’s biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.

Every member of Gilead’s team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we’re looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.

We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.

Job Description Gilead's mission is to discover, develop, and deliver therapies that will improve the lives of patients with life-threatening illnesses worldwide.

The

Associate Director, Planning, Data & Insights

will be located in Foster City, CA and responsibilities include the following.

Responsibilities

Data & Analytics Leadership: Design and implement the Public Affairs measurement and analytics framework.

Data & Analytics Leadership: Build an executive-ready dashboard utilizing key metrics across Public Affairs.

Data & Analytics Leadership: Translate complex data and analogs, including media, reputational, corporate responsibility and stakeholder inputs, into strategic insights and actionable advice for senior leaders.

Data & Analytics Leadership: Assist in developing and managing annual KPIs, dashboards, and impact reporting to track Public Affairs and Gilead performance.

Data & Analytics Leadership: Partner with data providers, platforms, and internal analytics teams to leverage analytics tools.

Strategic & Financial Planning: Proactively drive progress around annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes for Public Affairs, with a focus on operational efficiencies and collaboration.

Strategic & Financial Planning: Build deep relationships with cross-functional partners, including Finance, Procurement, and commercial business partners to ensure alignment of resources with strategic priorities.

Strategic & Financial Planning: In partnership with Finance, conduct financial modeling, scenario planning and investment analyses to ensure financial discipline.

Project & Portfolio Management: In partnership with Corporate Affairs and Legal Project Management Office (CAL PMO), utilize project management tools and processes to support key initiatives, workstreams, and cross-functional programs.

Project & Portfolio Management: Track progress across strategic initiatives, manage dependencies and risks, and support cross-functional execution.

Project & Portfolio Management: Support the implementation of the operating plan, including leadership meetings, business reviews, and planning cycles.

Consulting & Benchmarking: Serve as an internal consultant / Centre of Excellence to Public Affairs leaders on strategy development, metrics, and best practices.

Consulting & Benchmarking: Lead competitive and functional benchmarking to assess performance against peer organizations.

Consulting & Benchmarking: Monitor emerging and industry trends to inform functional evolution, capability building and foresight.

Competitive & Reputation Intelligence: Track competitor activities, media trends, public sentiment, and stakeholder sentiment.

Competitive & Reputation Intelligence: Deliver regular briefings, issue alerts, trend analyses to inform Gilead’s narrative strategy and risk mitigation, in partnership with Public Affairs Leaders.

Competitive & Reputation Intelligence: Collaborate closely with cross-functional departments, including government affairs, policy, investor relations and the Office of the CEO to align insights with positioning efforts.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Bachelor's degree with 10 years of experience in a strategic, analytical, or operations-focused role within Public Affairs, communications, corporate strategy, consulting, or a related field or Master’s degree with 8 years of relevant experience.

Proven experience using data to generate insights and influence decision making.

Strong financial acumen and experience with budgeting, forecasting, and resource planning.

Proficiency with project management tools and best practices.

Familiarity with media monitoring, social listening, or competitive intelligence platforms.

Exceptional written, visual and verbal communication skills.

Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional collaboration and influence stakeholders at all levels.

Preferred

Background in public affairs, corporate communications, reputation management, consulting, PR agencies or government relations.

Experience in a global or highly matrixed corporate environment.

Knowledge of the regulatory, political, or social responsibility landscapes impacting business and reputation.

People Leader Accountabilities

Create Inclusion - knowing the business value of diverse teams, modeling inclusion, and embedding the value of diversity in the way they manage their teams.

Develop Talent - understand the skills, experience, aspirations and potential of their employees and coach them on current performance and future potential. They ensure employees are receiving the feedback and insight needed to grow, develop and realize their purpose.

Empower Teams - connect the team to the organization by aligning goals, purpose, and organizational objectives, and holding them to account. They provide the support needed to remove barriers and connect their team to the broader ecosystem.

Compensation and Benefits The salary range for this position is: $182,070.00 - $235,620.00. Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans. For additional benefits information, visit: https://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing

* Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

Equal Employment Opportunity Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Employment decisions will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics. Applicants who require accommodation may contact ApplicantAccommodations@gilead.com for assistance.

Our environment respects individual differences and recognizes each employee as an integral member of our company. Our workforce reflects these values and celebrates the individuals who make up our growing team. Gilead provides a work environment free of harassment and supports diverse thoughts and opinions.

For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors: Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.

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